July 8, 2008 – 4:24 pm | One Comment

In a move sure to stir controversy, the American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) recommended on Monday that a more aggressive approach to treating high cholesterol in children should be implemented, even if it means prescribing …

Read the full story »
Diet

Drugs

Lifestyle

Medical Research

Prevention

Home » Archive by Category

Articles in Supplements

B Vitamins Don’t Influence Heart Health in Women
May 9, 2008 – 9:31 am | 3 Comments

The amino acid, homocysteine, has been linked directly to cardiovascular risk in repeated studies and certain B vitamins, especially folic acid (B9), B6, and B12, are known to reduce homocysteine levels in the bloodstream.  The …

Noni, Super Fruit!
May 6, 2008 – 10:37 pm | 2 Comments

This is a guest article from my friend “Seacoral” (Coralie). Coralie feels good as the result of drinking Noni juice, and I’ve asked her to share her health story here.
Personally, I’ve done no research on …

Natural Anti-Oxidant Provides Clues for Parkinson’s Treatment
May 4, 2008 – 8:04 pm | One Comment

A naturally occurring anti-oxidant in humans has lead researchers to believe there is a link between serum urate levels and the progression of Parkinson’s disease.
Urate, once believed to be a useless a by-product of metabolism, …

Researchers Remain Undecided About Omega-3s Effects On Bipolar Disorder
April 29, 2008 – 7:25 am | One Comment

Although there is significant clinical evidence to support using omega-3 fatty acid supplements for the treatment of depression symptoms, the supplement’s role in treating bipolar disorder is still undecided. Researchers do believe, however, that further …

Do Antioxidants REALLY Extend Life?
April 16, 2008 – 11:43 pm | 4 Comments

That’s the question that has sparked a good deal of debate lately.  One group of researchers announced that there is no evidence to support the popular belief.  They also say taking common antioxidant supplements may …

Vitamin E Increases Longevity Of Alzheimer’s Patients
April 16, 2008 – 3:25 pm | No Comment

For years, doctors have maintained that Vitamin E helps delay the progression of moderately severe Alzheimer’s disease.  A study presented at this week’s meeting of the Academy of Neurology revealed that it can also increase …

Nuts for Macadamias? Enjoy. They’re Healthy!
April 15, 2008 – 7:45 pm | 2 Comments

Much to the chagrin of macadamia nut lovers everywhere, they’ve been on the healthful foods taboo list because of their level of saturated fats, higher than most other tree nuts which are approved by the …

Dangerous Levels of Selenium in Total Body Formula
April 13, 2008 – 9:42 pm | 2 Comments

Three flavors in the product line manufactured and distributed nationally by Total Body Essential Nutrition of Atlanta contain dangerously high amounts of the mineral selenium, as much as 200 times or more the amount listed …

Omega-3 Free Fatty Acids No Real Help for Crohn Disease
April 9, 2008 – 8:36 pm | 2 Comments

Disease Some people diagnosed with Crohn disease turn to alternative remedies for relief. Many turn to omega-3 free fatty acids, known for their ability to relieve the symptoms of other inflammatory disorders, such as rheumatoid …

Common OTC Pain Relievers Increase Muscle Mass in Weight Training
April 7, 2008 – 9:08 pm | 4 Comments

The findings of a recently conducted study seem to indicate that taking some common over-the-counter (OTC) pain relievers may improve muscle mass when taken during a weight-training program. The study was conducted with the elderly …